School Rules & Expectations
Lanning Square Student Handbook
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
The staff and the administration of the Lanning Square School family believe that at this school "All Children Can and Will Learn."
We strive to provide our students with the learning opportunities, life skills, and positive experiences necessary to develop their strong identity and positive self-esteem. With a team approach, parents, staff, and community will work collaboratively to create a school where all students, through good attendance, good discipline, and good study habits will achieve.
I want to express pride in representing the Lanning Square School Family. Our children represent the future of our nation. On behalf of the school staff, I want to salute our parents and to encourage them to become active participants in their children's education.
To our students I want to say welcome to a new school year of continuous success and enjoyable experiences.
Mrs. Katrina T. McCombs. Principal
Mission Statement
The staff of the Lanning Square School believes that the staff, students, and parents will experience an increase in self-esteem and self-image regardless of family background, socioeconomic status, race and/or gender through positive academic and social/emotional experiences.
We accept the responsibility to provide positive cognitive and affective opportunities to the entire school community in order to strengthen the students' ability to attain their maximum potential.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Lanning Square Office 966-5511
Annex Office 966-5365
School Nurse 966-7814
Annex Nurse 966-5368
CSC 966-4033
Guidance 966-5515
Orderly School Climate
An orderly school climate begins with our positive approach to discipline, such as individual recognition for good behavior. At Lanning Square School, the observance of order is of the utmost importance if students are to learn. Therefore, we expect an orderly school atmosphere. Students are expected to behave in a reasonable manner. Any infraction against good order within a classroom will be dealt with by the classroom teacher.
If a teacher should find, at any time, that a situation is beyond his/her control, that he/she is in need of assistance with a student, or that the seriousness of the situation requires action from the principal or the vice principal, the teacher may refer the student in writing by completing a discipline referral and by submitting the referral to an administrator.
The administrator will decide the appropriate course of action based upon the Board of Education Discipline Policy. Suspensions will be carefully administered in serious incidents with parental notification and conference.
According to New Jersey State Law, Title 18-A, Chapter 37, Section 2: "...conduct which shall constitute good cause for suspension of a pupil guilty of such conduct shall include, but not limited to, any of the following:
a. continued and willful disobedience
b. open defiance of the Authority of any
teacher or person having authority over him
c. conduct of such character as to constitute a
continuing danger to the well-being of other
pupils
d. taking or attempting to take personal property or money from another pupil by means of force or fear
e. willfully causing or attempting to cause damage to school property
It is therefore practical that we set some general rules for all students to follow:
All students are expected to:
1. be courteous and show respect for adults and each other
2. respect self, adults, and property
3. be responsible for their own actions and realize the consequences
4. be prepared to stay on task
5. wear school uniforms or dress appropriately adhering to the district dress code
6. use common sense
7. keep hands and feet to themselves at all times
8. cross at corners on the way to and from school
9. demonstrate proper behavior on the bus
Suspension Policy
Students may be suspended when school rules and regulations are violated. When a suspension is determined, the student's parents will be advised and a conference will be arranged. Students will be assigned schoolwork during the period of suspension, which must be completed and signed by the parent upon the student's return to school. The length of the suspension is determined on the basis of the violation. During the period of suspension, a student may not participate in any class or school activities, nor may he/she be on school grounds at anytime. Students will remain at home during regular school hours.
Hallway Courtesy
1. Keep halls open to traffic by walking to the right
2. Walk in the hallways
3. Admire bulletin boards without touching
4. Respect others, their space, and their property
5. Use appropriate hallways, do not walk through
other classes
6. Let only staff open outside doors
Handbook
This Student Agenda-Handbook will assist you in making this a very productive year. Students are expected to have their Agenda Book with them in class and to use it to record information regarding classes and assignments. This Agenda Book is
also one way in which parents are informed of policies and procedures at Lanning Square School.
This Agenda Book is also intended to clearly present rules, regulations, and other school information. Please read it carefully and refer to it as needed. Parents are encouraged to read the rules and regulations and to support the school in our efforts to maintain a quality-learning environment.
All students are expected to utilize the Agenda Book. It will serve as a communication link between home and school. If you lose your Agenda Book, you are encouraged to obtain a new one, at cost.
Fire Safety
Promotion Policy
Promotion/Retention is determined on an individual basis after careful consideration of that which is in the best interest of the student. Parents are notified on a regular basis throughout the school year concerning their child's academic progress. This ongoing communication provides students with the needed support from both home and school when deficiencies are identified.
Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is essential that when the signal is given, everyone evacuate the building by the prescribed route as quickly and as quietly as possible. Instructions are given by the teacher in each class. Directions are posted in each class. Practices are conducted.
Anyone found tampering with the fire alarms or fire safety equipment will be suspended and referred to the Camden City Police for prosecution.
One-Session Days Dismissal
On one-session days, students at the Fetters Building will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Students at the Broadway Building will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Parents are to refer to the Camden City Schools Calendar to determine which days have been designated as one-session days.
On one-session days, all parents are required to pick up their children at the designated time. Any parent, who is unable to be at the school at this dismissal time, should have an emergency plan in place. This plan may include:
1. have the child go home with another student
2. have a relative or neighbor pick up the child Please notify your child's teacher of your plan.
Emergency School Closing
School will be delayed or closed as a safety precaution when weather conditions make travel extremely hazardous. If closing the school becomes necessary, as determined by the School Superintendent, announcements will be made on local radio and television stations. The school code for Lanning Square School is 614.
Should the weather become severe while school is in session, making it necessary to close early, parents have the responsibility to call the school office by 11:45am for confirmation.
In the event that school closes early due to severe weather conditions, parents must pick up their children at Fetters at 12:30pm and at Broadway at 1:00pm. Parents who are unable to be at school at that time should use their emergency one-session days plan.
Accidents, Sickness, Medical Excuses
Any of the above occurring during school hours, on school grounds, or at school sponsored events, must be reported immediately to the person in charge, the school nurse, and the office. Parents will be notified.
